2018 Cardiac Health Workshop at Cameron Park Zoo

​Orangutan Cardiac Health Workshop

The Cameron Park Zoo hosted its second annual workshop in October 2016 and opened participation to anyone working with great apes (including sanctuaries and research facilities). Participants included keepers, managers, and veterinarians that work with chimpanzees, gorillas, and bonobos in addition to orangutans since the information is relevant across the taxa.

From the Great Ape Heart Project perspective, the information presented and the opportunities for hands-on training were invaluable to the participants. Cameron Park Zoo will hold another one of these workshops in April of 2018, and the GAHP is to assist them with bringing in speakers such as SSP vet advisors for the event.

Please check out the GAHP summary of the meeting, and please consider participating in future training sessions – this is an incredibly valuable opportunity to advance our understanding of cardiac disease in orangutans, and to share training skills that are applicable even beyond cardiac health.

Proceedings of this workshop can be found in the Members Only section.

3 JANUARY, 2018 UPDATE: REGISTRATION IS FULLWe have a waitlist for those still interested in attending the workshop in the event that any registered participants are unable to attend. Please email gahpinfo@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the waitlist.Cameron Park Zoo will be hosting two one-day Ape Cardio Health Workshops this spring. We hope you can join us on April 10th or April 11th for an informative day of discussions and demonstrations geared towards improving cardiac health in great apes. Our goal is to discuss productive training methods, standardize record keeping, and offer trainers an opportunity to learn various aspects of cardio health. We will focus on voluntary awake blood draws, arm and finger blood pressure methods and details of echocardiograms. We will limit the number of participants each day to 20 people, allowing for adequate hands-on training.

Cost: FREE!

RSVPgahpinfo@gmail.comPlease indicate your preferred day to attend, institutional affiliation, and let us know if you have diet restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan, Other

Where to Stay:Hilton Waco hotel – A block of rooms has been reserved for April 9, 2018 – April 12, 2018. The special room rate of $109/night will be available until March 12th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.